Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) which clocked 25 years on October 20, is all set to be re-released in several countries across the globe. DDLJ is being re-released in Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, USA, UK, Canada, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Estonia and Finland.

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Confirming the news, Nelson D`Souza , Associate Vice President, International Distribution, said, "On its special 25th anniversary, we are very happy to announce that we are re-releasing DDLJ so that audiences can celebrate this cult classic. Audiences all over the world will get a chance to watch the film once again on the big screen as we are planning the re-release in several key diaspora and non-diaspora global markets."

The Aditya Chopra directorial was released on October 20, 1995. It tells the love story of Raj (SRK) and Simran (Kajol) who live in the UK. The film kicked off the trend of NRI romances on the Bollywood screen, and also redefined romance in Hindi cinema forever.

Over the past few days, many of the cast and crew members -- from SRK and Kajol to Parmeet Sethi, Karan Johar, Anupam Kher and Mandira Bedi -- shared their memories associated with the film on social media.

"25 years!!! Filled with gratitude towards you for loving Raj & Simran, with all your heart. This always feels special. #DDLJ25," SRK wrote on Instagram.

Earlier, reports suggested that on the occasion of the silver jubilee of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, a bronze statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol is to be unveiled in London. The statue will be put to display at Leicester Square as a part of 'Scenes in the Square' movie trail. DDLJ statue will be one of the many cinematic moments which has been immortalised as a bronze statue in that area.

Talking about the same, Mark Williams, the destination marketing director of Heart of London Business Alliance told MidDay, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the most successful Hindi films of all time, and this statue is a fitting tribute to the global popularity of Bollywood."

Apart from Shah Rukh and Kajol, DDLJ also stars late Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, Himani Shivpuri, Satish Shah, Mandira Bedi, Parmeet Sethi, late Achala Sachdev, Karan Johar, Anaita Shroff Adajania and Arjun Sablok in pivotal roles.

The out-and-out romantic blockbuster went on to win Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at 43rd National Film Awards.

(With inputs from IANS)